So my triglycerides are high?

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  • Khovde07
    Khovde07 Posts: 508 Member
    Also!

    My blood pressure was 100/50 (but I think something was wrong with his machine, my normal blood pressure is about 116/68) and my pulse and EKG were normal.
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    Birth control pills? Hypothyroidism? I would check in with your primary care physician (who is aware of your medical history)...
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    Khovde07 wrote: »
    ForecasterJason wrote: »
    lifeguard23 wrote: »
    High triglycerides can be associated with insulin resistance. To combat insulin resistance, you would want to build muscle and eat carbs with protein.

    Your doctor would be able to tell you if this is the case.
    Yes, if you have insulin resistance cutting back on carbs would help.
    Also, have you had your A1C checked?

    Ok I'm going to try to answer as many questions as I can so LOOK HERE for answers. This was a mobile testing company that came in and drew a vial of blood, tested urine, tested hearing and eyesight and did a quantitative fit test.

    I have no medical conditions that I know if that would effect my levels

    I'll post all my results here and normal normal range.

    Glucose: 87 - (70-99)

    Urea Nitrogen: 11 - (8-22)
    Creatinine: 0.66 - (0.60-1.10)
    Sodium: 139 - (136-146)
    Potassium: 4.0 - (3.5-5.1)
    Chloride: 106 - (100-110)
    Calcium: 8.9 - (8.9-10.5)
    Magnesium: 1.59 - (1.50-2.30)
    INorganic Phosphorus: 3.2 - (2.3-4.5)
    Total Protein: 7.2 - (6.4-8.3)
    Albumin: 3.9 - (3.5-5.0)
    Globulin: 3.3 - (1.9-3.6)
    GGTP: 15 - (0-50)
    AST (SGOT): 19 - (10-40)
    ALT (SGPT): 15 - (10-50)
    Uric Acid: 4.7 - (2.5-6.5)
    Iron: 89 - (30-160)

    Triglycerides: 568 (Classified as very high, optimal range is <150)
    Total Cholesterol: 208 (Desirable is <200)
    HDL Cholesterol: 36 (Slightly low)
    LDL Cholesterol couldn't be calculated accurately

    Hope this helps clear up some questions!

    I am not dr but HDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides are all at alarming levels. Call your dr. Do not postpone this, you do need at the very least lifestyle and diet changes, probably more tests too.
  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    concordancia wrote: »
    Have you been eating low fat? Ironically, that can make your triglycerides spike.

    Try limiting your starches, using whole grains when you do have any, and incorporating healthy fats like avocados, olive oil and nuts.

    I didn't read through the whole post so if someone already I said this, I apologize for the redundancy:

    On the topic of eating "low fat", are you eating a lot of pre-made products labeled as "low fat"? I am the last person here that's going to demonize "processed foods" or convenience foods because I love them, but I've noticed that a lot of the "low fat" convenience foods are packed with sugar. You might not have a sweet tooth, but the sugar can come from other places.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Too many carbs. Keep below 100/day.

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